2025 MLB Home Run Derby Field Nearly Set

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby will take place on July 14 at Atlanta's Truist Park, featuring seven confirmed participants: Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton, Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Oneil Cruz, and Brent Rooker, with one slot yet to be filled. Notable sluggers declining to participate include Shohei Ohtani, Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, and reigning champion Teoscar Hernández. The Derby will use a timed format with pitch limits, bonus periods, and tiebreakers based on longest home run and swing-offs. Several competitors are recognized for their power-hitting abilities, such as Cruz's hardest-hit ball records and Caminero's elite exit velocity. The event is part of the MLB All-Star festivities, which also include the All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15. High ticket demand and the mix of tradition and technology continue to define MLB's midsummer showcase.